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Benefits of Physiotherapy for Neck Pain

October 01, 2020
Benefits of Physiotherapy for Neck Pain

Gone are the days when grandparents complained about aches and pains. Nowadays, teenagers and office goers too are becoming a victim of this. The desk jobs and lack of physical activities are taking a toll on people’s lives, resulting in chronic pain in the neck and the back muscles. Using pain relief can only subdue the discomfort for the time being, but they will not provide you with a permanent solution.

Neck Pain

Whilst medication is a temporary cure, physiotherapy treatment for neck pain can serve you with effective and long-lasting impacts. This treatment is recommended in many cases, especially, when the pain lingers for months or you are recovering from a surgery or when you are diagnosed with medical conditions like arthritis, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis and post spinal fracture.

How can physiotherapy help you?

Physiotherapy is considered one of the most helpful neck pain remedies. It eliminates stiffness and aches from the muscles and enhances mobility. Physiotherapy for neck pain generally involves two components – passive physical therapy, using physical agents/modalities and active exercises. Let’s have a look at how these procedures are useful.

Passive physical therapy

The modalities include heat/cold therapy, electrotherapy, massage and ultrasound. Ice and heat packs work wonders on swelling and pain as these increase the blood circulation in the area and reduce muscle stiffness. When you choose massage for neck pain relief, it relaxes the muscles of the neck, shoulder and the surrounding areas.

In electrotherapy, mild electrical currents are sent to the injured muscles. Though there are various types, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) is the most common method. The electric pulses reach beneath the skin, making your pain tolerable. The ultrasound too aims at alleviating the ache and repairing the tissues. The device sends sound-waves to the damaged tissues, improving the blood flow and lowering the inflammation.

Active exercises

Stretching, exercises, aerobics, core and back strengthening are some of the exercises used. The therapist recommends plenty of stretches and exercises that will directly support the muscles attached to the cervical spine. Core body strength training boosts the neck functionality, mobilises spinal joints, improves body posture and accelerates the rate of healing.

With these exercises, you can re-build strength in the lower and upper back muscles and treat various spine conditions. Aerobics improves your breathing, increases the blood circulation and makes your body agile. Low-impact aerobic exercises do not strain your spine and neck muscles, rather they make you fitter and healthier.

Physiotherapy for neck pain comes in various forms. Regular practice can help you to prevent the occurrence of chronic pain and return to your regular lifestyle. It is recommended that you visit a trained physiotherapist who can customise a plan for you. If your work schedule does not permit you to participate in every therapeutic session, stick to neck pain treatment at home as well.

Therapy for Neck Pain

Physiotherapy Services We Offer

Our clinic offers a wide range of treatments that are all recommended and tailored to everyone who comes and visits us. Our range of treatments complements the body and mind, helping to keep you pain and injury-free, delivering preventative measures to maintain your well-being and enhance your performance levels.

Our main aim is to restore your personal well-being so you can enjoy an active, healthy, and pain-free life. Click on any of the services to find out a little more about each treatment and understand if it might be right for you.

Simply Contact Us or give one of our physiotherapists a call on 02083686767 or email us on Info@southgatephysio.co.uk to book a physiotherapy appointment.

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